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Spirometry is a type of pulmonary function test that provides information about the function of the lungs that can be used for a variety of purposes. The test uses a spirometer, a specialized machine with a tube connected, to measure the speed and volume of air that is exhaled into the tube.

Physical activity and BMI related to lung function growth in children

A new study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), a center supported by the "la Caixa" Foundation, sheds light on the growth of lung function in children.

15 Apr 2024

Rethinking exercise in post-COVID care

People suffering from post-COVID have been discouraged from exercising because early observations suggested it could be harmful.

4 Apr 2024

New research highlights regional variations in COPD prevalence according to diagnostic criteria

The global and regional prevalence of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

30 Jan 2024

The association between handgrip strength and functional outcomes in long COVID-19

The association between dynapenia with long coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

26 Jan 2024

Early Detection and Gender Disparities in COPD

In this interview, Dr. MeiLan Han, a distinguished pulmonologist and Chief of the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care at the University of Michigan, shares her profound insights into Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

14 Nov 2023

Healthy eating may be a key player in COPD risk reduction

The association between diet quality and the odds of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

26 Oct 2023

Prioritising Lung Health: How FeNO can help to tackle Lung Conditions, the UK's 3rd Largest Threat

A new report from PwC commissioned by Asthma+Lung UK has highlighted the alarming crisis surrounding Lung Health in the UK.

From Bedfont® Scientific Ltd 4 Oct 2023

Prioritizing Lung Health: How FeNO can help to tackle Lung Conditions, the UK's 3rd Largest Threat

A new report from PwC commissioned by Asthma+Lung UK has highlighted the alarming crisis surrounding Lung Health in the UK.

From Bedfont® Scientific Ltd 2 Oct 2023

The BMJ exposes "silent scandal" of missing lung diagnostics in England

Patients in some of the most deprived areas of England, where respiratory conditions including chronic lung disease (COPD) and asthma are most prevalent, have limited or no access to vital diagnostic tests to confirm their diagnosis, reveals a survey by The BMJ today.

28 Sep 2023

Occupational exposure to reinforced concrete production is associated with adverse respiratory health

The exposure to fine particulate matter (PM) in reinforced concrete production.

21 Sep 2023

Largest-ever study looks into the genetics of random "round-the-clock" blood glucose levels

Groundbreaking research published today in Nature Genetics describes the largest-ever study into the genetics of random "round-the-clock" blood glucose levels.

8 Sep 2023

Study explores the challenges of the clinical diagnoses of acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

A recent study evaluated the clinical, laboratory, and radiographic characteristics of acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD).

16 Aug 2023

Low levels of vitamin K linked to poor lung function

People with low levels of vitamin K in their blood are more likely to have poor lung function and to say they suffer with asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and wheezing, according to a study published today (Thursday) in ERJ Open Research.

9 Aug 2023

Millions of Americans with tobacco-related lung disease may be misdiagnosed

Millions of Americans with tobacco-related lung disease have symptoms that do not fit any existing tobacco-related disease criteria – including the most common of those, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) – according to a new study led by researchers at UC San Francisco.

1 Aug 2023

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Further Reading

Physical activity and BMI related to lung function growth in children

Rethinking exercise in post-COVID care

New research highlights regional variations in COPD prevalence according to diagnostic criteria

The association between handgrip strength and functional outcomes in long COVID-19

Early Detection and Gender Disparities in COPD

Healthy eating may be a key player in COPD risk reduction

Prioritising Lung Health: How FeNO can help to tackle Lung Conditions, the UK's 3rd Largest Threat

Prioritizing Lung Health: How FeNO can help to tackle Lung Conditions, the UK's 3rd Largest Threat

The BMJ exposes "silent scandal" of missing lung diagnostics in England

Occupational exposure to reinforced concrete production is associated with adverse respiratory health

Largest-ever study looks into the genetics of random "round-the-clock" blood glucose levels

Study explores the challenges of the clinical diagnoses of acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Low levels of vitamin K linked to poor lung function

Millions of Americans with tobacco-related lung disease may be misdiagnosed

Intranasal inoculation study sheds light on nasal and systemic immune responses to SARS-CoV-2

Smoking, physical inactivity, and other lifestyle factors increase the risk of multimorbidity

Early life food allergy associated with increased risk of asthma and reduced lung growth

Study highlights lack of gold standard for measuring asthma control in pediatric patients

New study links perfluoroalkyl substance exposure to childhood asthma phenotypes

New research finds COPD diagnosis gap in African Americans

Achieving and maintaining ISO 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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